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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,591.89, 11,390.45 and 4,636.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,591.89, 11,390.45 and 4,636.27 is: 6,956.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,591.89 : 11,390.45 = 4,636.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,591.89/11,390.45 = 4,636.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,591.89x = 11,390.45 × 4,636.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,591.89x = 52,809,201.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,809,201.62/7,591.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.00

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